Cubeta (en. Tray)

/kuˈβeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Container with certain dimensions, used for transporting or storing.
I filled the bucket with water to water the plants.
Llené la cubeta con agua para regar las plantas.
Container used in the industry to collect waste.
The workshop bucket is full of paint remnants.
La cubeta del taller está llena de restos de pintura.
Bucket used in daily life for various tasks.
I need a bucket to clean the floor.
Necesito una cubeta para limpiar el suelo.

Etymology

From the term 'cubo', which refers to a box-shaped container.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bucket of water
Container filled with water.
cubeta de agua
bucket of paint
Container used for holding paint.
cubeta de pintura
garbage bucket
Container for waste.
cubeta de basura

Related Words

cube
Container with a cubic shape.
cubo
basin
Deep container, similar to a bucket.
palangana
tub
Large container for water, usually for bathing.
tina

Slang Meanings

In some places, it refers to a drink served in a large container.
Let's buy a bucket of beer for the party.
Vamos a comprar una cubeta de cerveza para la fiesta.
Colloquial term to refer to a container used excessively.
That bucket is so full that it looks like it's going to overflow.
Esa cubeta está tan llena que parece que se va a desbordar.